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National Solar Tour is Coming Up on October 5 and 6!
This year's tour brings together more than 850 individual open houses and 79 locally organized solar tours across 46 states! Among...
Sep 29, 20191 min read


We Love Warner Nature Center
The beloved Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center in May Township, Minn., is closing after the fall season for good, according to reports.
Sep 24, 20191 min read


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That's right, we're on the Twitterverse! Here you'll find the most up-to-date information on our actions, plans, and positions. Also,...
Sep 22, 20191 min read


Climate Strikers in Stillwater & Hudson
The worldwide Climate Strike drew millions of people to the streets on Friday, September 20, demanding that climate become a priority....
Sep 21, 20191 min read


Get Your Butts in Here
The first of dozens of free cigarette disposal units, courtesy of Sustainable Stillwater MN, are going up around Stillwater. Look for the...
Sep 17, 20191 min read


Bicyclists: Time to Speak Up!
Hey bicyclists! Washington County wants to hear from you about bike routes, current trouble spots for riders, and more. A $145,000 study...
Sep 14, 20192 min read


30 Storm Drains Stenciled for River Rally
River Rally storm drain stencil crew, Stillwater MN September 7, 2019
Sep 12, 20191 min read


Spotlight: Lakeview Hospital is Greener Than You Think
Stillwater’s own Lakeview Hospital is a showcase of good corporate environmental stewardship. For instance, the hospital and clinic get 60%
Sep 1, 20192 min read


Here's What's Happening! RIVER RALLY: ST. CROIX RIVER CLEAN UP
Help support the preservation, protection and appreciation of our river with Community Thread’s River Rally: St. Croix River Clean Up....
Aug 27, 20191 min read


Storm Drain Troopers
Downtown residents Cam and Renee Murray have been spending the summer stenciling the storm sewer drains in downtown Stillwater with “No...
Aug 7, 20191 min read


SSMN at Stillwater's Lumberjack Days Parade
Green Step/Sustainable Stillwater had a green presence at the Lumberjack Parade on July 22 The GREEN truck was provided by Ben DeVore;...
Aug 5, 20191 min read


Cigarette Butt and Storm Drain Crusade
Cigarette butts on downtown Stillwater sidewalks have become a problem outside bars and restaurants and wherever people gather outside.
Aug 4, 20192 min read


Single-Use Plastic Bans Banned!!
Did you know that cities in Minnesota are not allowed to ban single-use plastics, even in towns like ours with a protected river? In...
Aug 3, 20191 min read


Weigh in on Stillwater's Transportation Future
Would you like to have a truck bypass route for downtown, less noise and pollution, wider sidewalks, better crosswalks, public transit and m
Aug 2, 20191 min read


GreenStep Plans 2020 Projects
The City of Stillwater's GreenStep Coordinator Graham Tait now meets regularly with our GreenStep Workgroup of Sheila Maybanks, Ann Martin,
Aug 1, 20191 min read


Stillwater's Energy Future
The Energy Working Group's next meeting is Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Conference Room on the 3rd Floor of...
Jul 22, 20191 min read


Transparent solar panels?
Latest on solar technology. Let's hope it’s for real! Read the article: TRANSPARENT SOLAR PANELS WILL TURN WINDOWS INTO GREEN ENERGY...
Jul 22, 20191 min read


Stillwater Brainstorms on Climate Options
A public forum led by the director of Metro CERTS, drew in about 30 residents, Stillwater's Mayor, and its MN House Representative.
Jul 12, 20194 min read


We URGENTLY need YOUR help, neighbor!
Take our public opinion survey and let us know what you think of Stillwater traffic, bike lanes, parking and more. The results of the survey
Jul 8, 20191 min read


Lumberjack Parade - JOIN US!
Join Sustainable Stillwater in the Lumberjack Parade July 21! The GreenStep Cities Working Group and Sustainable Stillwater MN will make...
Jul 8, 20191 min read
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